A decade after Joseph arrived in Egypt, he occupied
the second most powerful position in the government. God revealed in Pharaoh’s
dreams that there would be seven years of abundant harvest followed by seven
years of drought. Joseph managed programs to save the nation from starvation. He
constructed warehouses and filled them with grain during in the seven years of abundance.
What
made Joseph trustworthy? First, he never promoted himself as special. He gave
God credit for interpreting Pharaoh's dreams. He saw himself only as God’s messenger.
He never asked Pharaoh for privileges because he believed God had provided for him
and protected him through all the suffering he had endured.
Suffering is often
considered an enemy and a sign of God’s punishment. Adversity, though not always
from God, can be used to strengthen your faith as well as your character. When harsh
conditions are approaching, let them be the means for renewing your faith and
trust in God. He will cleanse you and provide a more perfect way to live.
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And we know that
all that happens to us is working for our good if we love God and are fitting
into his plans.
~Romans 8:28 The Living
Bible
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